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Newly formed collective to act as liaison for other key stakeholders,
aid in addressing challenges relating to use of IEEE 802®
standards in smart grid applications

PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to
advancing technology for humanity, today announced the formation of the IEEE
802.24™ Smart Grid Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The newly
launched entity is a collaborative umbrella organization that works with
multiple IEEE 802® working groups (WGs) and will liaise with
key smart grid ecosystem stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies,
other standards development bodies and industry organizations. The IEEE
802.24 Smart Grid TAG’s goal is to help resolve questions and challenges
regarding the use of IEEE 802 standards in smart grid applications.

“IEEE 802 networking standards have achieved near-ubiquitous adoption –
they’re essential underlying technologies found in almost every
computing device made today, whether it’s a desktop computer, laptop,
tablet or smartphone. These standards are an integral part of the
connected world”

“IEEE 802 networking standards have achieved near-ubiquitous adoption –
they’re essential underlying technologies found in almost every
computing device made today, whether it’s a desktop computer, laptop,
tablet or smartphone. These standards are an integral part of the
connected world,” said Bill Ash, strategic program manager, IEEE Standards
Association (IEEE-SA). “Now with the smart grid’s continued evolution,
IEEE 802 standards will also play a fundamental role in critical
applications like home automation, advanced metering infrastructures,
renewables integration and demand response. The IEEE 802.24 Smart Grid
TAG will serve as the ultimate resource for practical information and
insight about the use of IEEE 802 standards in the smart grid.”

“As foundational elements working at the lower layers to connect devices
together, IEEE 802 standards are applicable in a wide variety of
environments. As a result, they are a natural fit within today’s nascent
smart grid ecosystem,” said James Gilb, chair, IEEE 802.24 Smart Grid
TAG. “IEEE 802 holds nearly unlimited potential for relevance within
smart grid applications. By providing needed guidance, expertise and
other resources relating to these standards, the IEEE 802.24 Smart Grid
TAG will help ensure continued innovation and advancement of the smart
grid.”

The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized standards-setting
body within IEEE, develops consensus standards through an open process
that engages industry and brings together a broad stakeholder community.
IEEE standards set specifications and best practices based on current
scientific and technological knowledge. The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of
over 900 active standards and more than 500 standards under development.
For more information visit http://standards.ieee.org/.

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